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Author John Grisham will headline a fundraiser for the Manatee County library system. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2015
John Grisham to headline Manatee County library fundraiser

The author of "A Time to Kill" and "The Client" will help the Manatee Library Foundation reach its $175,000 fundraising goal.

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Michael Saunders & Co. listed the home on 8306 Sanderling Road, while Coldwell Banker represented the buyer.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 15, 2015
Siesta Key home sells for $6 million

Coldwell Banker Realtor Linda Weber this month sold a 5,000-square-foot home on Sanderling Road for $6.275 million.

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Hannah Figueras (far right) is among four Manatee County high school seniors vying for the 2016 National Merit Scholarship.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 15, 2015
Braden River High senior competes for scholarship

Braden River High School senior Hannah Figueras is among four Manatee County students who landed semifinalist spots for the 2016 National Merit Scholarship.

  • East County
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A version of developer Harvey Vengroff’s plans for a massive injection of affordable housing into the city, reviewed by the county in June. Advocates say a lack of affordable housing is impeding economic development.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 15, 2015
Report decries lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County

Costs associated with the problem will be passed on to everyone, advocates say.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 15, 2015
Youth soccer scores with season opener

Soccer season began for the Suncoast Sports Club Saturday, Sept. 13 at Glebe Park.

  • Sarasota
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Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski reported to Commissioner Phill Younger Monday that fewer than 8-feet of dry sand remains at the North Shore Road beach access. (Gene Jaleski)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 15, 2015
Resident reports rapid north end erosion

Rapid sand loss in and around two groins built to help hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key has been reported.

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Before the City Commission's decision not to regulate any vehicles for hire, Uber representatives warned that a proposed ordinance would drive the service out of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 14, 2015
City prepares to formalize taxi deregulation

Following last week’s decision to preserve Uber service in Sarasota and remove regulations on taxis, city staff is working on implementing the changes.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 14, 2015
Sarasota County ranks high for livability

Sarasota County ranks high for ‘livability.’ However, it may be that livability is in the eye — and age — of the beholder.

  • Sarasota
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Angella Cisco-Ferreira will serve as Bird Key Yacht Club’s food and beverage director.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 14, 2015
Bird Key Yacht Club welcomes new food and beverage director

Angella Cisco-Ferreira will serve as Bird Key Yacht Club’s food and beverage director.

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2015
Manatee County hosts budget hearing

The public has an opportunity to weigh in on its $563.9 million net budget.

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Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads a discussion on finding her replacement. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch executive candidate search narrows

More than 30 individuals have applied for Eva Rey's position leading Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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Fifteen homes in Bayou Sound under a boil water notice until Tuesday afternoon because a water line broke on Harbourside Drive over the weekend.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 14, 2015
Bayou Sound under a boil water notice

Bayou Sound homes lost water service over the weekend when a water line broke on Harbourside Drive Saturday night on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Sean Daley keeps after the ball.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 12, 2015
Soccer season opener kicks off at Glebe Park

Youth soccer clinic and games start up for the Suncoast Sports Club league on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 11, 2015
East County, Wawa is here

The newest location opened Thursday, Sept. 10, on State Road 64.

  • East County
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The owners of Marina Jack, the facility pictured here, purchased another marina on south Siesta Key last week.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 11, 2015
Marina Jack buys large south Siesta facility

The new owners of Turtle Beach Marina, now Bayfront Yacht Works and Marina, will update the facilities and operations at the site.

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